"What's My Name" is a song performed by China Anne McClain, Thomas Doherty, and Dylan Playfair that was released as a single on June 2, 2017, by Walt Disney Records. The song is featured in the musical fantasy television film Descendants 2.
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| Single by China Anne McClain, Thomas Doherty and Dylan Playfair | ||||
| from the album Descendants 2 | ||||
| Released | June 2, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney | |||
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| China Anne McClain singles chronology | ||||
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| Descendants singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "What's My Name" on YouTube | ||||
Live performances
editOn July 17, 2017, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, China Anne McClain, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Dianne Doan performed a mashup of "Ways to Be Wicked" and "What's My Name", both original songs from the movie musical on Good Morning America.[1]
Music video
editThe video was directed by Kenny Ortega and released on June 14, 2017.[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[2] | 94 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 61 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[6] | June 2, 2017 | Digital download | Walt Disney |
Other versions and adaptations
editIn 2020, Kylie Cantrall performed a remix of the song for the television special Descendants Remix Dance Party.[7]
A remix version for the film Descendants: The Rise of Red, under the title "What's My Name (Red Version)", was released in April 26, 2024, performed by China Anne McClain and Kylie Cantrall.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "What's My Name (From "Descendants 2"/Official Video)". YouTube. June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. August 12, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. August 12, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Mcclain/Doherty/Playfair – What's My Name". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – China Anne McClain – What's My Name". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "What's My Name - Single". iTunes. April 14, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ "Descendants Remix Dance Party - EP". Apple Music. 2020-04-03.
- ^ "China Anne McClain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" From Descendants: The Rise Of Red Soundtrack In New Music Video". Disney Plus Press. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
